Regina is the largest sailing yacht available for charter in Turkey, where the southwest coast is one of the fastest-growing luxury yachting destinations in the Eastern Mediterranean. Regina launched in 2011 as the best sort of hybrid, combining the classic hull shape and exterior lines of a Western European gentleman’s yacht with the interior styling and onboard experience of a traditional Turkish gulet. Charter guests aboard Regina enjoy the rich culture of Turkish food and hospitality, the benefit of the crew’s local knowledge, and all the comforts of a modern sailing yacht.

Yachts of Regina’s size command far higher weekly rates in other locations that are more developed for charter. Turkey offers not just good value, but also quieter harbors and fewer crowds. Regina cruises the waters between the Turkish coast and the Greek Isles, where the remains of ancient castles, amphitheaters, and temples take the place of more touristy options found elsewhere.

Most megayacht owners spend a lot of time choosing fabrics and furniture that create an interior showpiece for parties in St. Tropez and St. Barth’s. While the interior aboard Big Fish is certainly contemporary and luxurious, the owner’s purpose was entirely different — he wanted a yacht that could travel the world, with huge windows and deck spaces for seeing the outdoors.

Since launching in 2010, Big Fish has organized charters in such exotic destinations as Antarctica, Tahiti, the Norwegian Arctic, the Caribbean, Brazil, and the Galápagos Islands. Guests have enjoyed the view not only from the yacht’s fold-out terraces and crow’s nest, but also from the custom-built Triple Ripple tender, which has a 200-mile range for ambitious day trips.

All the while, the yacht’s owner and crew have been giving back, including providing school supplies for children on remote islands. They also take conservation seriously and make every effort to minimize environmental impact.